Siemens AG - Siemens lights up the world’s biggest revolving Christmas star

Siemens AG - Siemens lights up the world’s biggest revolving Christmas star: "Lighting installation by multimedia artist Michael Pendry shines over Munich since the first Advent

The lighting installation can be seen until Epiphany on January 6, 2010, at the northern gateway to Munich – every day before dawn and beginning at dusk. “The Siemens Superstar is a pioneering technological project and an important symbol for the Global Climate Conference in Copenhagen. Green innovations are lighting our way to a better future,” said Siemens President and CEO Peter Löscher. “Munich has a new landmark for the Christmas season. It stands for renewable energies and energy efficiency – and these are also important issues for Munich. By 2025, we want Munich to be the world’s first city to meet all its energy requirements from renewable sources,” noted Munich’s Mayor Christian Ude enthusiastically. “I like to take art outside the narrow confines of museums,” explained lighting artist Michael Pendry."